Washington, March 3, (NationPress) Before making a decision on military action against Iran, US President Donald Trump had communicated the same warning at least 74 times: Tehran is prohibited from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The White House stated on Monday that Trump has been "unequivocal and consistent for decades" in his message that Iran will never be allowed to obtain nuclear capabilities. A compilation of his remarks, which dates back 15 years to November 2011, was released.

The wording of his warnings remained largely unchanged, as did the focus.

On February 24, 2026, Trump asserted: "After Midnight Hammer, they were cautioned against reviving their weapons program, particularly concerning nuclear arms, but they persist. They’re restarting everything… One thing is clear: I will never permit the world’s top sponsor of terror, which they undoubtedly are, to possess a nuclear weapon."

Five days earlier, on February 19, 2026, he stated: "They cannot have nuclear weapons. It's quite straightforward. Peace in the Middle East is unachievable if they possess a nuclear weapon. They’ve been firmly told they cannot have one."

On February 13, 2026, he outright rejected any form of enrichment: "We don’t want any enrichment. We don’t want enrichment."

Occasionally, his remarks were succinct and almost terse.

On February 9, 2026, he simply stated: "No nuclear weapons..."

On February 6, 2026, he emphasized: "The one thing, right from the start — no nuclear weapons."

On January 29, 2026, he reiterated: "First and foremost, no nuclear."

On June 25, 2025, Trump remarked: "I’ve stated Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon — I’ve maintained that for 15 years, long before I entered politics."

His warnings trace back well before his presidency.

On November 3, 2024, he cautioned: "Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. These weapons represent the greatest threat to our nation and to the entire globe."

On October 7, 2024, he said: "I had one primary objective. They cannot have a nuclear weapon. It is unacceptable."

On August 27, 2024, he added a regional concern: "They can’t possess a nuclear weapon. We simply cannot allow that. If they do, it would mean the end for Israel."

Looking back to January 6, 2020, Trump emphatically declared: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!"

On June 22, 2019, he reiterated: "Iran cannot possess Nuclear Weapons!"

And as far back as November 4, 2011, prior to his presidency, he asserted: "We cannot let Iran go nuclear."

Throughout rallies, interviews, and official statements, the phrasing varied; however, the central demand remained unchanged. The White House characterized this stance as grounded in a longstanding American policy aimed at preventing Iran from securing a nuclear arsenal.

Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been a focal point of US policy in the West Asia region for over a decade. Controversies surrounding uranium enrichment, sanctions, and inspections have led to diplomatic tensions and periodic confrontations.